Ageing estates
Physical platforms are approaching refresh or support limits.
Compute · Solution
Shape compute capacity around the workloads it must carry.
Consolidation and virtualisation reduce unnecessary physical sprawl and create a more flexible compute platform for approved workloads.
How it works
Concept model
- 01 · Inventory Understand workloads and dependencies Compute · storage · network
- 02 · Model Define the target platform Capacity · resilience · growth
- 03 · Transition Move and validate workloads Sequence · test · operate
A conceptual sequence used to explain the service—not a customer deployment.
Overview
What it is
An infrastructure modernisation approach that consolidates workloads onto a virtualised platform sized around requirements and dependencies.
- 01
Workload and dependency assessment
- 02
Capacity and resilience modelling
- 03
Virtualisation platform design
- 04
Migration and operational handover
Right fit
Who it is for
Low utilisation
Compute capacity is fragmented across too many systems.
Operational complexity
Infrastructure requires a more consistent management model.
Outcomes
What you get
Consolidation
Workloads can use a shared platform where appropriate.
Capacity
Sizing reflects current needs and planned change.
Resilience
Availability requirements inform the architecture.
Operations
The target environment includes a management model.
Engagement
How we deliver it
- Step 1
Assess
Inventory workloads, dependencies, performance and constraints.
- Step 2
Design
Define capacity, resilience, management and integration.
- Step 3
Plan
Sequence workload transition and acceptance testing.
- Step 4
Migrate
Move, validate and hand over the approved workloads.
Questions, answered directly
What buyers usually need to establish
What should be assessed before consolidation?+
Workloads, dependencies, performance, capacity, resilience, licensing and operational constraints should inform the target design.
Does every workload belong on the same platform?+
No. Placement should follow technical, operational, commercial and compliance requirements.
Start with the conditions around consolidation and virtualisation.
Describe the current environment, the change you are considering and what the result must support.